What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Quartz
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Silica Silylate, Mica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Quartz, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aroma
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzaldehyde
Masking
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Rose Ketone-4
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzaldehyde, Anise Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Pinene, Rose Ketone-4, CI 15985, CI 15850, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
